grenade launcher

American  

noun

Military.

1. a device attached to the muzzle of a rifle, permitting the firing of rifle grenades.

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Etymology

Origin of grenade launcher

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

A young sergeant who goes by the name Michael was showing soldiers how to use an American-made Mk-19 grenade launcher — and it was not going well.

From New York Times

In addition, he constructs stands for writing pens from parts of a grenade launcher and a cartridge case.

From Seattle Times

The smooth cylindrical gray and yellow shells are made for a Mk 19 grenade launcher.

From New York Times

Poland's highest ranking police officer has confirmed to local media that he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine.

From BBC

Poland’s interior ministry and prosecutor’s office had not previously confirmed media reports that the explosion on Wednesday, at police headquarters in Warsaw, was caused by a grenade launcher.

From Reuters